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Issue/Question:How can I find enough time to teach about diversity when I already have so much required material to cover in the school year?

Suggested Response:

Rather than teach "about" diversity, your goal should be to work it seamlessly into the curriculum by taking a multicultural approach to required subjects. Following are a few examples of how this can be accomplished:

Include reading selections that have main characters from diverse cultural backgrounds, and avoid books that rely on stereotypes.

Discuss names, foods, and customs that are mentioned in word math problems.

Encourage students to consider diverse perspectives of historical events about which they are learning.

Include information about people from diverse groups when studying scientific or technological advancements and accomplishments.